1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Skoda 1202 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1966 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | 500 | 1202 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 30 L |